Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Maple Leafs defence plays soft in loss to Stars

Soft D in the Big D. That’s all that was required for the Maple Leafs to go down hard in their first game following the National Hockey League all-star break.

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Final: Stars 6 Maple Leafs 3. TOR: M Marner 1 goal, DAL: L Korpikoski 1 goal, DAL: K Lehtonen 40 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs allow 5 1st-period goals for 1st time since 2009

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Maple Leafs at Stars has started. (ESPN)

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Stars' Patrick Sharp a big fan of Maple Leafs

When Patrick Sharp wants to watch something good on TV, he scans the National Hockey League schedule and hopes to find the Maple Leafs playing that night.

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Leafs notebook: The return of Morgan Rielly is on hold


Leafs defenceman joins morning skate but wants to be fully healthy when he rejoins lineup.

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Sharp sees similarities between Leafs, pre-cup Blackhawks


Top draft picks, new coach helped turn franchise around.

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Leafs weighing options? Oilers buying? Breaking down trade deadline possibilities for Canada's teams

Attention, NHL general managers: Only four shopping weeks left to wheel and deal in an attempt to bolster your rosters for the stretch drive.

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Maple Leafs' Kadri: Trump's travel ban is obviously unfortunate

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Maple Leafs' Rielly out vs. Stars, may return against Blues

DALLAS — Pump the brakes on that Morgan Rielly return.

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Crosby, Matthews top list of best-selling jerseys

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Sharp says he watches Maple Leafs when Stars aren't playing

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Morgan Rielly set to return to Leafs lineup


Rielly skated with Nikita Zaitsev at the Leafs' morning skate in Dallas.

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: As Jets stand by Pavelec, owners know what to do

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Maple Leafs, Senators facing busy schedules down the stretch

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O Canada: Jets' Little coming up big, Flames clinging to playoff spot

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Stars

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at DALLAS STARS

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Salute for shutout star Frederik Andersen of the Maple Leafs

Frederik Andersen was named NHL third star of the week, his first such award since October of 2014 when he was a second star with Anaheim.

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Monday, January 30, 2017

Toronto Maple Leafs at Dallas Stars: Tuesday NHL preview


Auston Matthews and Tyler Seguin square off after all-star weekend experience.

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After sunny All-Star break, playoff race is heating up

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Young Leafs might be built to last: Feschuk


Rookie wall? The NHL’s tougher, sure, but Marner, Matthews and the rest of Toronto’s rookies already know what it’s like to play forever.

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Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly could be back on Tuesday

Morgan Rielly’s return to the Maple Leafs for Tuesday’s road game against the Dallas Stars won’t be known until the morning skate, but other changes could be up with Toronto’s defence as it regrouped from the all-star break.

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Kadri strikes up Twitter bromance with football's Chad Johnson

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All-Star MVP Simmonds named 1st star of the week

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5 preeminent plays prior to the All-Star break

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Sunday, January 29, 2017

Matthews adjusting to heavier workload in big leagues

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Leafs’ Matthews soaks up fun . . . now back to work


Auston Matthews rates ‘unbelievable’ all-star experience, including brush with Bieber that made Marner and Brown jealous.

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Therrien calls Maple Leafs 'the team of the future'

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Watch: Matthews tallies 1st All-Star goal of career

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Your guide to the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 Tournament

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Should Tavares re-sign with the Islanders?

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"It's a huge honor to be able to wear the Maple Leaf every night" - Auston Matthews relishes the opportunity to play hockey in Toronto (ESPN)


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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Nervous Matthews bonds with Crosby during NHL all-star skills competition

LOS ANGELES — We’ve been waiting almost four months for Auston Matthews to show some rookie jitters.

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NHL All-Star Skills Video: Auston Matthews impresses with 12.28-second effort in Accuracy Challenge, but Sidney Crosby tops the rookie in 10.73 sec (ESPN)


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Crosby blanks Matthews in NHL all-star skills competition


Sidney Crosby 'made me look bad' in target shooting and stickhandling events at Staples Center, Leaf rookie Auston Matthews says.

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Sundin's truck stolen, other Maple Leafs-related all-star moments

After the 1975 all-star game, Darryl Sittler never felt out of place as a Maple Leaf in Montreal.

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Even NHL all-stars get star-struck


Leafs sensation Auston Matthews, though, keeps a lid on his emotions at hockey showcase.

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Live Results: NHL All-Star Skills Competition

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Your guide to the NHL All-Star Skills Competition

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Friday, January 27, 2017

5 biggest omissions from NHL's top 100

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Nylander joins double-digit scorers

When Willie Nylander jammed home a loose puck late in the second period on Thursday night in Philadelphia, the goal was notable for more than knotting the score in what had been a tight hockey game.

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Bobby Orr: Gordie Howe 'the best to ever play the game'

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Babcock confident Maple Leafs' young guns won't hit 'wall'

Like anyone in hockey, Mike Babcock is well aware of the theory of a mythical “wall” that young players are supposed to crash into at some point towards the closing strides of their rookie season.

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Hitchcock's Blues in unfamiliar territory

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Leafs leaving points on the table with poor shootout performances

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Matthews fits in with NHL’s bluebloods


Leafs sensation Auston Matthews already drawing comparisions with hockey’s elite heading into NHL all-star showcase in L.A.

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Auston Matthews going head-to-head with Crosby


Matthews will be competing against Crosby in stick-handling, as well as 'accuracy shooting.'

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On the Fly: 4 predictions for All-Star weekend

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Absurdly tight race leaves Eastern Conference up in the air

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Babcock doesn't buy back-to-back fatigue: 'Play the game'

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Upon All-Star weekend, NHL's playoff picture far from decided

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Auston quick on the draw

PHILADELPHIA — When it came to Auston Matthews’ development as a first-line NHL centre, the talent was never going to be an issue for Leafs coach Mike Babcock and his staff.

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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Late goal lifts Flyers past Leafs


Philadelphia ends Toronto's 11-game road points streak.

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Maple Leafs unable to weather third-period storm in loss to Flyers

PHILADELPHIA — In his lengthy tenure as the coach of the Red Wings, Mike Babcock was well aware of the grind it takes to make the NHL playoffs.

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Final: Flyers 2 Maple Leafs 1. TOR: W Nylander 1 goal, PHI: R Lyubimov 1 goal, TOR: C McElhinney 32 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Flyers has started. (ESPN)

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Leafs notebook: Kadri still ‘a work in progress’


Leafs forward second in NHL in power-play goals.

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Auston Matthews eager for all-star fun


Leafs' rookie looking forward to meeting league's top star.

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Red Wings fan not impressed with Maple Leafs playoff banner

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Veteran GM Lamoriello in new territory with upstart Maple Leafs

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Flyers stars put on show before all-star snubs

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Trending Up, Trending Down: Weight lifting Islanders, Marchand up to old tricks

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Flyers

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

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Maple Leafs' Matt Martin will miss Joe Louis Arena

Matt Martin is going to miss the old barn.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Goalie Andersen the calm behind Leafs’ storm


Maple Leafs 9-0-2 in last 11 road games.

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Maple Leafs roll over Red Wings to earn another road win

The Maple Leafs might not be completely unstoppable on the road, but they’re awfully close.

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Andersen's consecutive shutouts the 1st from a Leafs netminder in 4 years

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Final: Maple Leafs 4 Red Wings 0. TOR: N Soshnikov 1 goal, DET: P Mrazek 24 saves. (ESPN)

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Babcock's advice to Matthews two years ago still rings true

Of the many memories Mike Babcock has from his tenure as coach of the Detroit Red Wings, he easily can recall one that involved meeting Auston Matthews for the first time.

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Watch: Matthews' magnetic puck control leads to brilliant goal

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Bryan Murray's fingerprints all over successful Senators

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Maple Leafs at Red Wings has started. Starting Goalies: TOR F Andersen, DET P Mrazek. (The Sports Network) (ESPN)

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There was never a rift between Gardiner and I: Randy Carlyle

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Old coaches never quite forget about their old teams.

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Red Wings trying to carry playoff streak to new arena


The Wings are moving at the end of the season, and hoping to delay that move as long they can.

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Leafs notebook: Babcock, Matthews go back to the beginning


Coach, player first met at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena when Babcock was still with the Wings.

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Game day: Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers


The Flyers' Claude Giroux ended a 13-game goal-scoring drought this week.

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NHL 100: Picking a Face of The Franchise for all 30 teams

On Friday in Los Angeles, the NHL will reveal its Top 100 players as part of its Centennial celebrations.

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Maple Leafs aim to maintain hot road record in Motown

Of the many memories Mike Babcock has from his tenure as coach of the Detroit Red Wings, he easily can recall one that involved meeting Auston Matthews for the first time.

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Tom Anselmi, ex-MLSE CEO, joining Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have brought in a big player in their front office.

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Philly's top line will fly high at MSG

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Islanders lead 6-way tie at bottom of East

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Red Wings

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at DETROIT RED WINGS

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Call him Nazem Kat-ri

Nazem Kadri is yielding the spotlight during his big season — to his cat.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Canadian clubs feasting on Flames in January

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Leafs forward Mitch Marner passes first, passes Matthews second


Marner takes over rookie scoring lead while he works on shooting the puck more.

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Report: Maple Leafs looking for depth center

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Game day: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings


Detroit’s Dylan Larkin is expected to miss game with an upper-body injury.

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Watch: Marner taunts former teammate Tkachuk after scoring

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Goaltender Andersen paving the way for Maple Leafs

Put aside the plaudits for the Maple Leafs rookies for a moment and remember that a demure Danish goaltender is a big reason behind the club’s surge in the standings.

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Coyotes' Holland fined for sucker punch on Palat

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Report: Tkachuk avoids supplemental discipline for slew foot on Marincin

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O Canada: Marner heading rookie class, all 7 teams in playoff mix

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Maple Leafs' Kadri finally maximizing goal-scoring potential

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Flames' Tkachuk has unique bond with Matthews, Marner

Matthew Tkachuk had a sizeable group of reporters at his stall on Monday morning.

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Monday, January 23, 2017

Gaudreau unfazed by Komarov hit; Gulutzan not happy

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Leafs’ scoring depth too much for Flames


Marner overtakes Matthews for rookie scoring lead.

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Kadri joins century goal club in big Leafs win over Flames

The Maple Leafs unfurled a “Take It To 100” banner in the crowd during a break in Monday’s game against the Calgary Flames.

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Ontario players welcome to join Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock understood completely why a small army of GTA-born Flames would want to bring their A game to the Air Canada Centre. When he led Detroit, his Toronto-area players would want to be at their best for family and friends. Now that he’s here, Babcock has a different take.

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Final: Maple Leafs 4 Flames 0. TOR: N Kadri 2 goals, TOR: F Andersen 26 saves. (ESPN)

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Watch: Maple Leafs' Komarov hammers defenseless Gaudreau

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Watch: Nylander's one-handed sweep leads to Kadri's 100th career goal

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Watch: Marner busts out of goal-slump with slick redirection

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Leafs go as goaltender Anderson goes, shootout warts included: Feschuk


Toronto starter has only stopped 62% of shootout attempts in his career.

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Flames at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: CGY B Elliott, TOR F Andersen. (ESPN)

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Cat-lover Kadri stands out among dog-friendly Leafs


The Maple Leafs centre has opened up an Instagram account for Jazzy, his cat.

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Ontario-born Flames hope for spark against Maple Leafs [Photos] [Video]

There was a red flag on the Calgary Flames roster for the Maple Leafs before Monday’s game and it wasn’t just the colour of the visiting sweaters.

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Morgan Rielly to miss third straight game for Leafs


Head coach Mike Babcock is unsure if the 22-year-old would be held out through the all-star break.

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Cats and dogs meet on sloped desert ice

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Shot down in shootouts

Ottawa goalie Mike Condon was so enraged when the video review of Mitch Marner’s goal did not result in it being overturned on Saturday night that he used it for extra motivation to stop remaining Toronto shooters James van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak.

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Nazem Kadri adjusts to new role while also finding touch around net

Are we witnessing a transformed Nazem Kadri?

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Maple Leafs' key cog Leo Komarov turns 30

In Toronto’s season of the rookie and this lunar year of the rooster, a 30-year-old Maple Leaf is a rare bird indeed.

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Bruins' offense goes extra cold at the wrong time for Julien

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Coaching has helped boost confidence of Gardiner, Leafs


The games will get tighter down the stretch.

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Game day: Calgary Flames at Toronto Maple Leafs


Flames' Bennett has gone 11 games without a point.

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Lundqvist makes history with 20th win of the season

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Leafs' Martin sees Tavares-like leadership qualities in Matthews

Matt Martin can’t help but think of a certain ex-teammate when he considers the manner in which Auston Matthews goes about his business on a daily basis.

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Leafs still missing the point with shootouts: Feschuk


Toronto falls to 1-5 in games that come down to shootout session.

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Marner always ready to assist

Mitch Marner doesn’t spend hours during his free time poring over National Hockey League statistics, but he knows where he stands among other rookies during the 2016-17 season.

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Add Guy Boucher to the list of people who hate the shootout

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Another topsy-turvy night for goalies across the NHL

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Stars troll Trump, Spicer with embellished attendance figure

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Maple Leafs struggles at home continue, lose to Senators in shootout

Saturday night is still a struggle for the Maple Leafs at home, though this couldn't have been closer.

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Marner scores cheeky, controversial shootout goal

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Senators steal win as Leafs' shootout woes continue


Ottawa ties game with 71 seconds left in third, win shootout on Pyatt goal.

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Final/SO: Senators 3 Maple Leafs 2. OTT: B Ryan 1 goal, TOR: T Bozak 1 goal, OTT: M Condon 31 saves. (ESPN)

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Senators at Maple Leafs has started. (ESPN)

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Jets' Laine cleared to practice

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No holding back for Leafs' Kadri and Sens' Phaneuf

Dion Phaneuf and Nazem Kadri often would go to battle in practice with the Maple Leafs, while being sure to not cross physical lines with each other in drills.

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Deadline preview: Atlantic Division trade candidates

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Sharks smell blood against lowly Avalanche

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Game Day: Senators at Maple Leafs

OTTAWA SENATORS at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Senators defenceman Dion Phaneuf is a battler

Dion Phaneuf will play at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday night as a member of the Ottawa Senators for the second time since Toronto sent him to the nation’s capital in a nine-player trade last February.

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Julien calls job security speculation 'shock journalism'

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Leafs expected better against Rangers: Feschuk


Young Leafs look to rebound against Senators on Saturday night, and the response will be telling.

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Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs: Saturday NHL preview


Mike Hoffman vs. Auston Matthews key matchup in Battle of Ontario.

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Dealing Shattenkirk: Exploring 3 more trade destinations

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Leafs' Marincin feels 'ready' to return

Martin Marincin wants back in.

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Maple Leafs reclaim Griffith off waivers

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If Julien needs wins to save job, Bruins schedule could be his undoing

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Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner has confidence

The change in Jake Gardiner is obvious.

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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Babock: Rielly's absence doesn't explain Maple Leafs' poor effort in loss

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Marner stands out in Leafs' loss

Mitch Marner was not supposed to be this good, this soon.

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Leafs defence proved no match for Rangers in loss at ACC

Mike Babcock’s words rang true on Thursday night, though the Maple Leafs coach probably wished they had not.

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Leafs fall to Rangers at ACC


Zach Hyman short-handed goal highlight of the night for blue and white.

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Leafs look to next man up without Rielly: Feschuk


Gardiner and Corrado will see heavier workload till blue line workhorse returns from injury . . . which might not be far off.

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Final: Rangers 5 Maple Leafs 2. NYR: M Grabner 2 goals, TOR: T Bozak 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 36 saves. (ESPN)

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Watch: Maple Leafs' Hyman scores short-handed after determined forecheck

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Frankie Corrado’s return to Leafs right on time with Rielly hurt


An injury to Morgan Rielly means Frankie Corrado, who’s been a healthy scratch almost all season, will finally lace up for the Leafs.

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Connor Brown a key part of Leafs rookie brigade


Any other year, a Leaf rookie with 11 goals halfway through the season would be a huge story.

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Rangers at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: NYR H Lundqvist, TOR F Andersen. (TVA) (ESPN)

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Grabner's stellar season no surprise to former Maple Leafs teammates

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With Rielly out, all eyes on Gardiner as Maple Leafs host Rangers

The change in Jake Gardiner is obvious.

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Lehner defends in-game wave, questions broadcast's portrayal

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Wear E. Coyotes' poor road run to be extended

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Trending Up, Trending Down: Valuable Van Riemsdyk, crashing Cammalleri

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Game Day: Rangers at Maple Leafs

NEW YORK RANGERS at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

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Babcock: 'Let's Talk'

Speaking on CP24 Wednesday to promote next week’s Bell ‘Let’s Talk’ day, Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock detailed why he’s involved in promoting discussion about mental health, especially for college kids, and how it relates to that very age group he’s coaching now.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

New York Rangers at Toronto Maple Leafs: Thursday NHL preview


Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers hit ACC after springing leaks on defence.

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Corrado to come in for injured Rielly

The most omnipresent Maple Leaf has been replaced by the Invisible Man — for a couple of games at least.

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Game-changing defence Kadri’s security blanket: Feschuk


Leafs centre Nazem Kadri gets coach Mike Babcock’s seal of approval with air-tight all-round game.

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5 pairs of players with identical stat lines but unequal fantasy value

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Maple Leafs' Rielly not expected out long-term

Morgan Rielly should be back in a few days from a leg/knee injury, which will give idled defenceman Frank Corrado just enough time to get some games in with the Maple Leafs.

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Leaf defenceman Morgan Rielly 'day-to-day' with knee injury


'I’m walking around, and feeling better than I was.'

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Rielly listed day to day with lower-body injury

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Jets' offense to keep carrying woeful goalies

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Maple Leafs Video: Auston Matthews buries point-blank shot for 22nd goal of season in 4-3 win over Sabres (ESPN)


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Maple Leafs: D Morgan Rielly left Tuesday's game with suspected knee injury; tore ACL in 2011 while playing in juniors (ESPN)


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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Maple Leafs hope Morgan Rielly injury isn't too serious

Mike Babcock said he was knocking on wood on Monday when talking about the Leafs being spared a major calamity such as an injury.

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Rielly injured in Leafs close win over Sabres

Auston Matthews fired the first on-ice salvo in the opening instalment of what should be lengthy Golden Horseshoe rivalry with the Buffalo Sabres’ Jack Eichel, but his Maple Leafs may have paid a painful price for the victory.

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Leafs beat Sabres but lose Rielly


Leg injury ends Morgan Rielly’s night against Sabres at ACC.

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Whose snipe was better: Matthews' or JvR's?

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Final: Maple Leafs 4 Sabres 3. BUF: E Kane 1 goal, TOR: M Martin 1 goal, TOR: F Andersen 24 saves. (ESPN)

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King Henrik putting up peasant-like numbers in 2017

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Maple Leafs lose Rielly to right leg injury

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Watch: Andersen turnover leads directly to Okposo goal

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Auston Matthews-Jack Eichel rivalry more marketable than other well-known battles

They were packed three deep around Auston Matthews in the Maple Leafs dressing room Tuesday, this sea of microphones and cameras and recorders and notepads. About an hour later, the scene was repeated in the hallway when the Sabres’ Jack Eichel addressed the media, the throng of reporters so thick that some team equipment personnel had difficulties

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Raptors and Leafs look to cash in with new insurance policy


Groundbreaking deal with Aviva will include home and auto insurance branding with perks including ticket discounts and player meet-and-greets.

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Sabres at Maple Leafs has started. Starting Goalies: BUF R Lehner, TOR F Andersen. (ESPN)

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Leafs-Sabres rivalry cranks up heat


Current Leafs appear closer to ending playoff drought than Sabres, but the rivalry runs much deeper than standings.

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Bylsma: 'You can hear the excitement across the border' over upstart Leafs

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Morgan Rielly and young Maple Leafs feel positive vibes


The Leafs’ defenceman said the team’s success the season has motivated players to work harder.

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Avalanche on pace to be among worst teams in recent history

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Matthews-Eichel an intriguing showdown as Maple Leafs host Sabres

The resumption of the Toronto-Buffalo rivalry now has an enticing headline act on the marquee: Auston Matthews vs. Jack Eichel.

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Matthews' game-worn Centennial Classic sweater sells for big bucks

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Maple Leafs among teams benefiting from holiday

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O Canada: Grading the north's 7 teams halfway through the season

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Matthews, Marner, Martin take the Barstool Goalie Challenge

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Monday, January 16, 2017

Game Day: Sabres at Maple Leafs

BUFFALO SABRES at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

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Maple Leafs' Babcock calls for calm from media, fans

If Mike Babcock could have reached a fire extinguisher at the MasterCard Centre, he might have turned it on the media attending his Monday post-practice briefing.

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Plenty of work ahead for young, exciting Maple Leafs

The final frontier for the 2016-17 Maple Leafs to tame might well be their own backyard.

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Only 2 games, but Bishop strong since return

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Leafs play down hype before Matthews-Eichel meeting


Excitement of the playoffs premature with half the regular season to go.

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Van Riemsdyk has played his way into Leafs’ future: Cox


Trading the talented left winger would only create a hole the Leafs aren't read to fill.

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Game day: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs


The future of American hockey — Jack Eichel and Auston Matthews — meet at the Air Canada Centre.

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Tortorella and Babcock, then everybody else: Jack Adams Award at NHL's midway point

TORONTO — What’s more impressive: the coach who has taken a mostly no-name lineup from fourth-worst to second-best in the NHL or the coach who has sped up a rebuild by guiding a roster of rookies into a playoff spot?

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Hot Maple Leafs hope to stay that way at home

Four games at home, four chances for the Maple Leafs to get it right at the Air Canada Centre.

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Babcock cautions media about Leafs hype: 'Just chill'

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Maple Leafs success by the numbers

When it comes to momentum, an 8-1-1 sprint to finish the first half of the regular season has made the Maple Leafs arguably the hottest team in the National Hockey League.

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Sunday, January 15, 2017

Believe it! These young Leafs do

Mitch Marner still has the type of baby face associated with a kid in minor hockey, not the NHL.

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Morgan Rielly is making his case for the Leafs’ defence


Fourth-year blueliner has embraced shutdown role to become a more complete player.

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Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock sticks to the message

When it comes to his team’s discipline — or lack thereof — Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock can be as subtle as a slap in the face.

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Saturday, January 14, 2017

Maple Leafs' Kadri finishes 1st half of season in style

OTTAWA — This time, there was no post-game kiss from Don Cherry for an outstanding performance.

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McElhinney shines in Leafs debut as Toronto doubles up Ottawa

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How Matthews lost a faceoff to set up up a big Maple Leafs goal

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Kadri, McElhinney lead Leafs past Senators


New Leafs backup goaltender wins in first start with Toronto.

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New goalie McElhinney stars in Maple Leafs win over Senators

OTTAWA — The Maple Leafs finished the first half of the 2016-17 season the same way they they started it — with a star performance from a player making his Maple Leafs debut.

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Final: Maple Leafs 4 Senators 2. TOR: N Kadri 2 goals, OTT: D Phaneuf 1 goal, TOR: C McElhinney 35 saves. (ESPN)

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Maple Leafs at Senators has started. Starting Goalies: TOR C McElhinney, OTT M Condon. (ESPN)

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Sens look to keep Leafs' Matthews from repeat performance

Auston Matthews returns to the scene of his first - and most offensively productive - NHL regular season game Saturday night when the Maple Leafs visit the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.

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Squad Up Daily NHL Fantasy Dose: Getzlaf and Perry's reunion tour is a must own

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9 fantasy moves you need to make before Week 14

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Game Day: Maple Leafs at Senators

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS at OTTAWA SENATORS

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Rangers rookie Jimmy Vesey off to a good start

Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said “I did my best” when taking part in late summer negotiations with UFA free agent winger Jimmy Vesey, before the latter chose the Rangers over the Leafs and other NHL teams.

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Friday, January 13, 2017